Section 1101 - Violation of order of court -- Contempt -- Penalty -- Enforcement of fine, fee, or restitution.

UT Code § 78A-6-1101 (2019) (N/A)
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(1) A person who willfully violates or refuses to obey any order of the court may be proceeded against for contempt of court.

(2) A person 18 years of age or older found in contempt of court may be punished in accordance with Section 78B-6-310.

(3) (a) A person younger than 18 years of age found in contempt of court may be punished by disposition permitted under Section 78A-6-117, except the court may only order a disposition that changes the custody of the minor, including community placement or commitment to a secure facility, if the disposition is commitment to a secure detention pursuant to Subsection 78A-6-117(2)(h) for no longer than 72 hours, excluding weekends and legal holidays. (b) A court may not suspend all or part of the punishment upon compliance with conditions imposed by the court.

(a) A person younger than 18 years of age found in contempt of court may be punished by disposition permitted under Section 78A-6-117, except the court may only order a disposition that changes the custody of the minor, including community placement or commitment to a secure facility, if the disposition is commitment to a secure detention pursuant to Subsection 78A-6-117(2)(h) for no longer than 72 hours, excluding weekends and legal holidays.

(b) A court may not suspend all or part of the punishment upon compliance with conditions imposed by the court.

(4) In accordance with Section 78A-6-117, the court may enforce orders of fines, fees, or restitution through garnishments, wage withholdings, supplementary proceedings, or executions. An order described in this Subsection (4) may not be enforced through an order of detention, community placement, or commitment to a secure facility.